The Townsville Fire clutched defeat from the jaws of victory on Sunday, losing to Perth 87-86 in an overtime thriller, but Lynx coach Ryan Petrik wasn’t as happy as you’d think. Find out why.
Geelong United was no match for a playoff bound Perth on Friday night, with the Lynx a clinical force on offence. Plus, the numbers behind Hannah Hank’s steep improvement.
It’s been five months since Australian basketball GOAT Lauren Jackson claimed a fifth Olympic medal. One of the greatest competitors in sporting history is finally ready to say “I’m done”, as she tells MICHAEL RANDALL.
Australia’s basketball GOAT is set to join the WNBL as the league prepares to embark on its new era.
Haley Jones may be the second youngest on Geelong United’s roster but her WNBA experience makes her invaluable to the fledgling WNBL franchise. Plus, how United plan to tackle road challenge.
While an off night on the offensive end of the court saw Geelong fall to its third loss of the WNBL season, reinforcements may be a while away.
Amid the ongoing investigation of round nine’s ugly fan/player altercation, NBL boss Larry Kestelmen has sent a clear but firm message to the ‘privileged’ courtside seated fans.
A Geelong United rookie has been turning heads after a series of poised performances, as the new franchise aims to maintain its recent home court dominance against a fired up UC Capitals.
A visibly frustrated Shannon Seebohm didn’t pull his punches in the press conference, accusing Townsville of playing without passion. Read why the eight-point defeat wasn’t up to standard.
Five years after last playing in the WNBL, Sarah Elsworthy is back as part of Geelong United’s inaugural squad. She opens up on her road back as she prepares to take on former club Adelaide.
The Sydney Flames are set to welcome back a former team champion, with Tahlia Tupaea to wear the Sydney colours once again.
Australian Opals guard Sami Whitcomb will step into the Fire Pit on Saturday night for the first time since Townsville’s shock semi-final defeat to Perth last season. Read what she can expect to find.
Sandy Brondello is content where she is: trying to give the WNBA the biggest spotlight she can, and she’s joined by NBA and NFL champions in chasing global domination.
The NBL has admitted there aren’t enough Indigenous players in the league and has vowed to grow the number, with a plan to tap the AFL and NRL for help.
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